Eric R. Breslin concentrates his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation and white-collar criminal litigation, representing a broad range of companies and individuals.

Mr. Breslin has tried a variety of criminal and civil matters to verdict in state and federal courts in New Jersey and elsewhere. He has also conducted numerous internal investigations for corporate clients.

Mr. Breslin is a former judicial clerk to the Honorable Robert N. Wilentz, Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, and he is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York. Mr. Breslin is a 1982 graduate, with honors, of George Washington University Law School and a graduate of Oberlin College.

Areas of Practice

White-Collar Criminal Defense

Complex Civil Litigation

Representative Matters

Trial

Represented an executive facing charges of failure to pay income taxes under N.J.S.A. 54:42-9 in a criminal investigation by the New Jersey Division of Taxation. No criminal charges were brought and the case will now be handled as a civil collections matter.

Obtained a ruling for a sporting-goods manufacturer that reversed the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Unemployment Compensation Division's initial finding of an employer-employee relationship between the company and its seasonal workers.

Obtained a decision from the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court that set the discipline of a client who was facing possible disbarment at a two-year suspension from the practice of law.

Defended rock star entertainer who was accused of solicitation and other criminal conduct. Case was dismissed.

Represented company that performs background checks for alleged negligent failure to screen background of worker who murdered a customer of his employer. Effective defense yielded limited settlement contribution of $5,000.

Defended manufacturer sued for lost profits, damage to business reputation and consequential damages related to claims of contract breach and failure to deliver working equipment in timely manner. After cross-examination of principal witness, obtained favorable settlement for fraction of total damages sought.

Handled internal investigation for pharmaceutical company with Puerto Rico operations. Investigation involved environmental issues and alleged violations of the Clean Air Act that potentially jeopardized company's licensing and permitting.

Handled internal investigation for law firm with employees suspected of inappropriately using computers for potentially criminal purposes. Determined size and scope of problem and recommended effective options for solving it.

Represented woman accused of intentionally running over her lover with a vehicle. Obtained acquittal in non-jury trial.

Handled matter in state court for subsidiary of major transportation company sued by a worker who alleged serious injuries from an accident at an airport terminal. Obtained favorable settlement of $3,000.

Represented individuals accused of securities fraud and defrauding the government as a result of stock transactions related to a defense contracting company.

Admissions

New York

New Jersey

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

U.S. Tax Court

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Education

The George Washington University Law School, J.D., with honors, 1982

Experience

Duane Morris LLP - Partner, 2004-present

Epstein, Becker & Green, Newark, New Jersey - Partner, 1999-2004

Hannoch Weisman, P.C., Roseland, New Jersey - Partner, 1989-1999

Kostelanetz & Ritholz, New York, New York - Associate, 1985-1988

Stryker, Tams & Dill, Newark, New Jersey - Associate, 1983-1985

New Jersey Supreme Court - Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert N. Wilentz, Chief Justice, 1982-1983

Professional Activities

Appointed to the New Jersey Supreme Court Criminal Practice Committee, 2013-2015

Selected Speaking Engagements

Moderator, "Brave New World: What the Government's New War on Computer Crimes Means for Privacy Interests," American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section's Fourth Annual Prescription for Criminal Justice Forensics, New York City, June 7, 2013

"What To Do When The IRS Comes Knocking: A Primer for Accountants," given to various accounting groups

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